Historic Tiverton 4 Corners Merchants Win 2005 Awards

“Rhode Island Monthly” and “Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England” Awards

TIVERTON, R.I. – Once again, various merchants in historic Tiverton 4 Corners’ Merchants Association have been chosen for Rhode Island Monthly ‘Best of” Awards and Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England Editors’ Choice Awards.

Tiverton 4 Corners in Tiverton, Rhode Island, is a quintessentially old fashioned New England historic district that provides a relaxing shopping experience reminiscent of “shopping the way it used to be.”

A number of independent businesses are housed in historic or reproduction buildings and offer unique quality products including, distinctive children and adult clothing, pottery, cookware and kitchen gadgets, New England and world antiquities, knitting supplies, whimsical gifts, gourmet foods, floral decorations, skincare products and home decor.

“It’s always a pleasure when our members are recognized for their wonderful products and selections. Some of us travel the world over or attend key trade shows to be sure we always have the best and most unique items,” said Lora MacFall, president, Tiverton 4 Corners Merchants Association and co-owner of Little Purls.

“Winning awards every year reinforces our belief that people not only want quality items in a variety of price ranges, but more so, want to enjoy shopping and relaxing in the quiet beauty of the country.”

2005 Winners

Watercolours Beach House – “Best Home Accessories,” owned by Sally Dwyer. The store features an eclectic choice of gifts, jewelry, glassware, whimsical signs, small furnishings and local artwork.

Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England
The Toy Mill – “Editors’ Choice”, Rhode Island, owned by Donna Sedgewick. This mercantile offers a selection of unique toys for all ages, including one of the most updated selections of Legos in the country.

Past Winners for ‘Best of’ Rhode Island Monthly Awards
The awards keep coming to our little corner! Tiverton 4 Corners merchants have won awards for the past several years in many categories: Little Purls, Lou Lou’s Décor, Provender Fine Foods and Sakonnet Purls.

About Historic Tiverton 4 Corners and the Merchants Association
Situated in a tiny village listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places, Tiverton 4 Corners is a charming step back in time when life was less harried and attachment to the good earth and open sea was cherished and respected.

The Tiverton 4 Corners Advertising (Merchants) Association was founded in the 1980s and has 15 members. Shops are located in restored buildings dating back to 1700s and 1800s. The Association was formed to foster goodwill among the community, preserve its historic structures, promote its services and provide a pleasant destination for its valued clientele.

These independently owned stores offer unique, often handmade, gifts - including distinctive children and adult clothing, pottery, cookware and kitchen gadgets, New England and world antiquities, knitting supplies, whimsical gifts, gourmet foods, floral decorations, skincare products and home decor.

Working farms and fishing fleets populate Tiverton and its neighboring communities, continuing the traditions of New England in a bucolic setting along the southern New England coast. Come visit and Tiverton 4 Corners for a day in the country! For more information, please visit: www.tivertonfourcorners.com.

Directions
From Providence -Take 195 East to Route 24 South. Pick up Route 77 South (Exit 5 for Tiverton/Little Compton) into Tiverton Four Corners.

From Newport – Take Route 138 North (East Main Road) or Route 114 (West Main Road) to Route 24 North. Pick up Route 77 South (Exit 5 for Tiverton/Little Compton) into Tiverton Four Corners.

From Boston -Take 93 South to Route 24 South. In Fall River look for Route 195 West.
Pick up Route 24 South and then take Route 77 South (Exit 5 for Tiverton/Little Compton) into Tiverton Four Corners.

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